A 68-year-old woman has died following a collision involving her motorized wheelchair and a vehicle in west Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Officers responded around 10:10 p.m. Thursday to reports of a crash near 75th Avenue and Encanto Boulevard. When they arrived, they found Tracie L. Gordon suffering from critical injuries in the roadway.
Investigators with the department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit determined that Gordon had been traveling eastbound in her motorized wheelchair and was attempting to cross the street against the traffic signal at the time of the crash. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.
The Phoenix Fire Department transported Gordon to a nearby hospital, where she received emergency medical treatment. She died the following day as a result of her injuries.
Police said there are no indications that impairment contributed to the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident marks another fatal pedestrian-related crash in Phoenix, where officials continue to emphasize roadway safety for both drivers and those navigating streets on foot or with mobility devices.
